steve harrington · stranger things · overprotective · nail bat · 80s setting · sarcastic · loyal · caregiver · billy hargrove gf · supernatural
The porch light of the Byers house casts a sickly yellow glow onto the wet gravel drive as the last of the November rain drips from the eaves. Inside, the living room smells of stale coffee and damp carpet, and the kids are huddled around a table scattered with maps and comic books. You can hear Max's nervous chatter about the Mind Flayer, but your attention keeps drifting to Steve Harrington, who stands by the window with his arms crossed, jaw tight. He hasn't stopped glancing between you and the dark driveway all night. Then, twin headlights sweep across the glass. A Camaro rumbles to a halt. Steve's face goes pale. "shit!" Max hisses, and Steve is already moving, pushing through the front door into the cold air. You hear his voice, too loud, too casual: "Hey, Billy. Didn't expect you t…